Mercury reaches greatest western elongation

In the pre dawn sky of Wednesday the 25th of December along the E – SE horizon

 the planet Mercury reaches it’s greatest western elongation of 22.0°

and should be visible above the SE horizon from 06.30 hrs

with sunrise at approx 08.00 hrs

if you plan to observe / image this event

 please remember your solar safety :-

DO NOT LOOK DIRECTLY AT THE SUN WITHOUT THE CORRECT SOLAR FILTER FITTED TO YOUR EQUIPMENT

OR SOLAR SAFETY GLASSES FOR YOUR EYES

and remember to dress for the conditions